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Hello Dakka

I am a new IG player so that means lots of tanks. But I'm having issues with the base coat getting in nice and even. I water my paints down but there still seems a little streaky. Don't know if its my brush a bit on the naff side I use gw brushes and paints. Don't have an airbrush, would like one but funds don't allow unless you can recommend a set up for under a 100 English notes. so any tips on painting tanks buy hand would be great.

Cheers

For basecoats and even streaking the camo:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/COMPLETE-AIRBRUSH-KIT-AIRBRUSH-COMPRESSOR-WITH-TANK-/350446067151?pt=UK_Crafts_DrawingSupplies_EH&hash=item5198369dcf

I picked one up on a whim, still using it now for basecoating vehicles, simply because i had the same issue.
Yet to actually work with it on normal models though, only really use it on daemon prince and bigger models.

I asked this same question a month or so back and was referred to this fromthewarp blog post, which I found to be very helpful.

Pop along to B&Q & Halfords & find a spray paint which is the colour you want.

Jackal wrote:For basecoats and even streaking the camo:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/COMPLETE-AIRBRUSH-KIT-AIRBRUSH-COMPRESSOR-WITH-TANK-/350446067151?pt=UK_Crafts_DrawingSupplies_EH&hash=item5198369dcf

I picked one up on a whim, still using it now for basecoating vehicles, simply because i had the same issue.
Yet to actually work with it on normal models though, only really use it on daemon prince and bigger models.

Try this lot;

RGB Tools

It's the same kit but cheaper, their are other cheaper options as well if accoustics and quality are of less importance too. With the added bonus of being a well known hobby company not an eBay outfit.

Failing that the only way to avoid multiple thin coats is spray cans; army painter are probably the best known brand. Checkout Wayland games they will have others too.

bubber wrote:Pop along to B&Q & Halfords & find a spray paint which is the colour you want.

Or army painter sprays. If your a guard player id say that £99 airbrush was a good investment tho.

*edit* I see someone posted a cheaper version too